Riley and Stefka line

Marjorie Mae Margie Riley

1923 to 2015

First recorded in the 2011 Riley Family History, p. 4

The record

Born: 12 Aug 1923 , Runge, Texas, USA
Died: 4 November 2015 , Victoria
Buried: Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Victoria

What the pages say

Each line below is one statement the research records about this person, with the page it was read from. These are summaries of what a page asserts, not quotations from it.

92 years old at death; member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and active Catholic Daughters member with 60 year pin; retired after 35 years from South Texas Cotton and Grain Association; loved playing cards.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 52
A niece of James E. Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 450
According to her, John was really looking forward to renewing his friendship with Bill Butler.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 33
Acknowledged a legal instrument before a notary on 16th day of ________, 1987.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 586
Affiant interested in the hearing of the Final Account in the estate of James E. Riley; waived service of notice.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 463
Age 6 in 1930 census, listed as Daughter of William J Riley and Maggie Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1109
An heir who joins in warranting title to John P. Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 575
Appears in the back row of a 1952 family reunion photo.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 32
Appears in the mid-1920s family photo, first row, at the Riley Ranch.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
Attended college at Texas A&I in Kingsville, wanted to be a teacher, took an Air Force job at Foster Field during WW II, married Frank Stefka.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
Attended Nordheim High School around 1939 to finish her senior year; close to Maurice and Helen; her mother was Mitt (Momma), who raised the kids.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 22
Being interviewed by R Riley about the Cabeza School picture; born the year the picture was taken (1923).

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
Birth record spells her name "Margorie May Riley"; daughter of William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mae Haynes; last living grandchild of John and Maggie Riley and last living child of William and Mitt Riley; memorial service held in Victoria, Texas; interviewed in 2010 for the Riley Family History document.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 51
Born after Helen; grew up with Helen on the Riley Ranch/Farm and told stories about it.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 25
Born as a sister to Helen and her three older brothers; grew up close to Helen.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
Child of William and Mitt Riley; shown in photographs approximately 1924 and 1927; death year given as '?'.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
Child of William J. Riley and Maggie Mae Riley; now married to Frank G. Stefka.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 60
Child of William J. Riley and Maggie Mae Riley; wife of Frank Stefka.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 555
Child of William J. Riley and Maggie Mae Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 59
Child of William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mae Haynes Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 372
Continuing her education at Cabeza School; a picture shows her graduating from high school, from Nordheim High School.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 20
Daughter of Will Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 18
Daughter of William and Mitt Riley, age 6 in 1930 census; later known as Margie Stefka, source of family recollections.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
Daughter of William and Mitt Riley; grew up alongside Doris and Marilyn more like a sister.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 24
Daughter of William Joseph Riley and granddaughter of John Joseph Riley; provided memories collected in the original Riley Family History document, and after her death in 2015 it was discovered she also had Riley family photos and family records.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 3
Daughter of William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mac "Mitt" Haynes; married Frank George Stefka on 8 Aug 1942 in Karnes County, Texas, USA.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1111
Daughter of William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mae "Mitt" Haynes.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 537
Described herself as one of the Riley kids along with Helen, Doris, and Marilyn.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
Described Pat Riley as a "go-getter" in a conversation.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 8
Discussed Maurice's WWII service, his closeness with their mother, his childhood sickness, and his post-war work in the oil refining business.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 27
Doris's aunt; recalled that John Oliver Riley was like an uncle to her and that Doris was two years younger than her; interviewed about John and Margaret leaving the ranch around 1929-1930.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
Fifth child born to Will and Mitt Riley, and the second girl; birth record identified as in Karnes County, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
Finished high school at Nordheim High School and became best friends with Opal Sachtleben there; was interviewed.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
Gave information to the church by letter, stating that she and her sister Helen are the only living descendants of the Riley family baptized and married in St. Anthony's church.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 372
Gave the dedication speech at the Cabeza historical marker in 1979; her maiden name was Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 278
Grantee in the 1957 quitclaim deed from Minnie Arthur.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 481
Grantor (with others, 'et al.') in a deed to James E. Riley, recorded in Volume 133, page 30 et seq. of the Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 445
Had three older brothers and an older sister, Helen Riley; described Helen as the "boss" among the Riley kids, Doris and Marilyn. Interviewed in 2010.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
Heir at law owning an equal undivided interest in the land; received Tract F of the James E. Riley Estate subdivision (120.7 acres) as her separate property in the partition.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 573
Heir joining, with husband Frank Stefka, in warranting the conveyances to William Maurice Riley and John O. Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 577
Helen's sister, born after Helen.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 45
Helen's sister; interviewed in 2010 about the family's childhood.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
Identified in a 1968 reunion photo.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 56
In a conversation in April 2010, discussed John Joseph Riley's marriage to Margaret Ellen McNamara and a belief that Margaret was born in Ireland.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
In a conversation, said her father, William Joseph Riley, was born in a log cabin.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 14
In an April 2010 documentary conversation, said family stories indicate John Joseph Riley was a grown man when he came from Ireland.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
Interviewed about community and farm life; said she did the milking because Helen couldn't, and felt like Maurice's assistant.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
Interviewed about community rodeos and dances; recalled John Butler's rodeos and that Maurice was one of the best ropers.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 14
Interviewed about hard times growing up; recalls being poor but never going hungry, and her mother sewing for her and Helen.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 9
Interviewed about James M. Riley; said he was mischievous and full of bologna.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 18
Interviewed about John Oliver Riley; said he was like an uncle to her, that she and Helen were both closer with his girls than with him, and recounted the Fortner family's closeness to her parents (Papa and Momma).

2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
Interviewed about life at the Riley home, milking cows, school years, and her interest in becoming a teacher; athletic, especially in volleyball.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 8
Interviewed about Maurice and his WW II service; described the girl (Opal) as only thinking about Maurice.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 23
Interviewed about Maurice and Opal's life in Port Lavaca; participant in the quoted conversation.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
Interviewed about the Riley family's activities during the Depression; recalled Poppa's worry about taxes and that the family was poor but never went hungry.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
Interviewed and described the Riley family atmosphere and the Butler-Riley friendship; also discussed children walking or riding a horse to school in Section 10.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
Interviewed and states she never went hungry during the Depression while many families were starving; referenced as being in the William Joseph Riley story.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
Interviewed in April 2010 about the Riley and McNamara families living together; refers to William Joseph Riley as 'Poppa' and John Patrick Riley as 'Pat.'

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
Interviewed in April 2010, recounted Maurice's story about the jeep with bullet holes.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
Interviewed on 24 May 2010 about a 1947 picnic; remembered being photographed on a horse that day, a picture that was later lost.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 31
Interviewed on 24 May 2010 about the Cabeza School pictures.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 9
Interviewee recalling Maurice's Army service and family life; lives in Victoria (formerly).

2011 Riley Family History, p. 24
Interviewee who describes family dances at Nordheim Hall, Garfield, Gruenau and Weesatche, and says she and Helen both loved to dance.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 8
Interviewee who recalled rodeos at the Butler place and dances at local halls.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
Interviewee; attended school in Nordheim, became best friends with Opal Sachleben, later lived at Whispering Oaks Nursing Home in Cuero, and attended college in Kingsville (Texas A&I).

2011 Riley Family History, p. 9
Interviewee; attended Texas A&I in Kingsville, worked at Foster Field during WWII, married to Frank, later opened a Lack's Store in Temple, worked until age 76.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 29
Interviewee; worked almost all her life until age 76; married to Frank for about 42 years; retired after 35 years at South Texas Cotton and Grain Association; her interests included jewelry and playing cards with friends called 'The Golden Girls'.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
John Joseph Riley's granddaughter; provided insight into his life via a report documented for the community of Cabeza, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
John's sister; source of the information that John went to work for Oil Refining Companies.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 24
Joins in warranting the conveyance to John P. Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 561
Listed among people in the scanned 1930 census image.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 897
Listed as an heir entitled to receive the estate, residing at P.O. Box 823, El Campo, Texas, above 21 years of age, no advancement received.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 470
Listed as child of Maggie Mae "Mitt" Haynes and William Joseph Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 538
Lived in the household; gave R Riley a bath every day as a child; interviewed by R Riley in April 2010.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
Living at the Whispering Oaks Nursing Home in Cuero, Texas as of about May 2010; visited with Helen in San Antonio about 2008.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
Married Frank George Stefka on 8 August 1942; was talented in the classroom and earned an only scholarship, also talented in sports.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 30
Maurice asks if Mama gets to see Marjorie and Frank often, and notes Marjorie keeps busy with a job almost like being in the Army.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 70
Maurice's sister; discussed in 2010 conversations walking or riding a horse to school with Helen.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
Maurice's younger sister; said Cabeza only had 10 grades of classes and that 11 grades were required to graduate at that time.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
Member of William J Riley's household, DeWitt County, 1930.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140
Mentioned as being close with Helen, unlike Dan and Maurice who were not as close due to their age difference.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 13
Mentioned as having stated above that the unnamed man was a pilot during WW II.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 20
Mother of Darryl; spoke about Maurice and his trips to Runge and about the spurs.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
Mother-in-law of Nancy Stefka; referred to as Margie Stefka whose husband was Frank Stefka.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 14
Named a natural heir at law of Margaret E. Riley; joined in the partition deed with her husband Frank G. Stefka.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 427
Named as a niece and heir at law of James E. Riley; married to Frank Stefka; received Tract F of the James E. Riley Estate as her separate property.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 558
Named as a party receiving a share of land in the Third tract described in this deed.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 430
Named as a person to whom a copy of the Final Account and notice was mailed.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 466
Named as grantee to whom premises are to be warranted and forever defended.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 574
Named as one of the sole and only surviving heirs at law of William J. Riley and Daniel O. Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 556
Named as one to whom Minnie Arthur released her rights.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 485
Narrator of an oral history interview recalling family life, the Fortner family, turkey farming, and hard times growing up.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
Narrator of the horse-fall story; fell off the mare and was hurt near the Mekling house; later recalled the story at a Cabeza reunion.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 8
Narrator of the interview; recalls childhood memories including riding to school and a horse-fall accident.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
Niece (of the unnamed testator), bequeathed one-eighth of the estate residue.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 452
Niece and heir at law of James E. Riley, over twenty-one years of age.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 572
Niece and heir at law of James E. Riley; received Tract F of the James E. Riley Estate subdivision as her separate property; married to Frank Stefka.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 654
Niece of James E. Riley, received 1/6 interest ($4891.42) of the estate.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 461
Niece, listed with a 1/6th share; told a story about Jim Riley's difficulties working hard.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
Not pictured in the school photo because it was taken before she started school; the Butler and Riley families were said to be inseparable

2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
One of four parties to whom a bordering tract (tract number illegible) was set aside.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 432
One of John's two sisters, pictured with him.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 30
One of the granting parties in this land deed.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 657
One of the grantors on the Warranty Deed.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 584
One of the grantors warranting the Helen Warzecha tract.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 560
One of the grantors, wife of Frank Stefka.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 658
One of the heirs/parties to receive additional notice from the Administrator regarding the final report in this probate matter.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 474
One of the parties granting/warranting the premises to James M. Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 562
Owns the collection containing two early photos of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara Riley.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 4
Party to the partition deed, wife of Frank Stefka.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 564
Party warranting the Helen Warzecha conveyance.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 656
Pictured at a picnic in Runge, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 21
Pictured at the 1952 Riley family get-together and again in the 1970's with her sister and brother.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 14
Present in an earlier interview with Roro Duboise discussing how the single members of the family stayed together, primarily at the Riley Ranch household.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 14
Presented this history at the dedication of the Official Texas Historical Marker at Cabeza on November 18, 1979.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 282
Quoted describing Mitt Riley's final illness and care.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 33
Recalled babysitting and giving baths as a child around age 11 or 12; said she thought Maurice was too young to settle down and that it wasn't Ruby's fault, and that her mother thought the world of Ruby.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
Recalled childhood memories of turkeys, ice cream, and family gatherings; interviewed by R Riley in 2010.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
Recalled walking or riding horseback three and one-half miles to Cabeza School with Helen and Doris; was injured in a horse-fall accident and was later teased about it by Will Butler at a Cabeza reunion.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
Recalls dance halls and bands of her youth, and tells stories about the Riley Ranch and the Fortner family in an April 2010 interview.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
Received a 120.7 acre tract (60.31 acres in Karnes County, 60.39 acres in DeWitt County, Texas) as her separate property and estate.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 655
Received a 120.7-acre tract (60.31 acres in Karnes County, 60.39 acres in DeWitt County, Texas) as her separate property and estate from the other heirs, per this deed/partition of the James E. Riley Estate.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 559
Recipient (with others, 'et al') of a 99.1 acre tract conveyed by James E. Riley by deed dated Feb. 12, 1943.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 485
Recipient, with others, of Tract "C" in the division of the Margaret E. Riley Estate.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 482
Recounts family stories about the Fortner family, the Riley household, and church statue dedications; told her children the Riley family lived like aristocrats.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
Referred to as Frank's wife.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
Remembered part of Jim Riley's life with the Riley family and life at the Riley Ranch/Farm; said Uncle Jim had asthma and she didn't remember him doing any work.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
Remembers that Jim Riley spent a lot of time in San Antonio, but did not know what kind of work he did there.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 13
Said "He was full of bologna" about James, and said the Cabeza School only went through the 10th or 11th grade.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
Said Maurice was killed before she was born, so she did not know him, but recalled that he was well-liked and had planned to open a theatre in Runge.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
Said that former students of the school held an annual reunion in the area and that she used to attend.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 44
Said that her father, William Joseph Riley, was born in a log cabin.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
Set aside Tract "C", jointly with Helen Warzecha, John Oliver Riley and William Maurice Riley, in the division of the Margaret E. Riley Estate.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 446
She was interviewed and shared recollections about George Maurice Riley.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 9
Shown on the right in a picture with her sister Helen, probably taken about 1927; thought the lady in the picture might be Annie Lee McNamara but could not verify it.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
Sibling of William Maurice Riley; a portrait of her exists.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
Signed the 16 December 1942 instrument.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 433
Signed the instrument.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 476
Sister of Helen and John Riley, shown with them in a photograph probably from the early 1970's.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 23
Sister of Marilyn; attended the party wearing a lavender dress.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 37
Source for many family stories; described herself as the youngest of the children; graduated from Nordheim High School after attending Cabeza through tenth grade; wanted to go to college and eventually married Frank.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 28
Source for the statement that John Patrick Riley (1884) became foreman of the Runge Ranch.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
Source of a 2010 conversation recounting the history of John Oliver Riley; recalled being told to keep quiet as kids while John slept during the day from shift-work.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 25
Source of a conversation regarding James Egan Riley living at the Saint Anthony Hotel.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
Source of information about the family staying with Margaret Riley and about Jim Riley living at the St. Anthony Hotel.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
Source of oral history conversations about John Joseph Riley.

2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 2
Source who reported that Louise had diabetes.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 8
Speaker in the interview; recalls stories about John (Riley) and the Butler family.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 26
Speaker who recalls going into town to eat at a restaurant with Darryl and Maurice, noting people thought Darryl was Maurice's son.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
Speaks in an interview/conversation about Maurice acting as a father to her and Helen; attended senior year of high school at Nordheim with Opal, where they graduated; loved to dance.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 21
Subject of an in-memory funeral card handled by Rosewood Funeral Chapel.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 53
Talked about how willing Maurice was to help family and to help where he could.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 28
Talked about walking or riding a horse to school on a regular basis.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 43
Taught school, worked for the Air Force, Civil Service, her husband's insurance agency, and South Texas Cotton and Grain Association for 35 years; retired from that job.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 30
Tells stories of walking or riding horseback 3 1/2 miles to Cabeza School; interviewed in April 2010 by R. Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
Texas Birth Index entry; certificate number 45618, roll number 1923_0013; also listed as 'Riley, Margorie May, DeWitt, 8-12, 45618'.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1110
Thanked for providing support and material for this documentation.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
Timeline subject of the page; married Frank George Stefka.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1108
Told a family story remembering John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 31
Told the family story that "John Riley sent for his wife and her mother came with her."

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 34
Told the story about Helen, Margie, and Doris going into Dan's room to play dolls; one of Dan's younger sisters or cousins.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 890
Was a young girl of approximately 11 years old at the time of the deaths of Poppa and Dan; interviewed 24 May 2010 recalling staying with Aunt Ollie and Uncle Butch during that time.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
Was eleven when her father died in 1934; discusses her brother Maurice acting as a father figure to her and Helen.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
Was selected best player of the college, wanted to go to college from infancy, received a DeWitt County scholarship, attended Texas A&I at Kingsville for a year and a half, and married Frank George Stefka.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
Was two and one-half years younger than Helen when their father died; said Maurice was really a father to her and Helen.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
Wife of Frank G. Stefka; examined privily and apart from her husband and acknowledged the instrument as her own act and deed.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 434
Wife of Frank G. Stefka; examined privily and apart from her husband before acknowledging the instrument.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 441
Wife of Frank Stefka; acknowledged a legal instrument before notary P.F. Barton in Victoria County, Texas, 11 March 1958.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 580
Wife of Frank Stefka; acknowledged an instrument before a notary in the County of Victoria.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 565
Wife of Frank Stefka; acknowledged an instrument before an undersigned authority in Victoria County, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 661
Wife of Frank Stefka; one of the four surviving children of William J. Riley and Maggie Mae Riley, over twenty-one years of age.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 552
Younger sister of Daniel O'connell Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 887
Younger sister of Helen; visited Helen at the nursing home.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 40
Youngest daughter of Mitt Riley; was about 11 years old at the time of the deaths; interviewed 24 May 2010 about the family's hard times.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 19

The family

Married

Frank George 2011 Riley Family History, p. 13
Frank George Stefka 8 August 1942 2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
Frank Stefka 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 14

Parent

Maggie Mac Mitt Haynes 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1111
Maggie Mae Mitt Haynes 2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
Margaret Riley 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 51
William Joseph Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

Child

Darryl Stefka 2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
Frank Darryl Stefka 2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
Sandra Kay 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1108
Sandra Kay Stefka 2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
William Edward 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1108
William Edward STEFKA 2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

Sibling

A I Lack 2011 Riley Family History, p. 29
Daniel O'Connell Riley 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 887
Doris Elizabeth Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 8
Helen Riley Warzecha 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 372
James Maurice Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
John Joseph Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 24
John Oliver Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 30
Marilyn Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
Marilyn Sue Warzecha 2011 Riley Family History, p. 37
William Maurice Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 24

Daniel O'Connell Riley 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 556
Doris Elizabeth Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
Helen Riley Warzecha 2011 Riley Family History, p. 8
James Egan Riley 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 572
James Maurice Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
John Joseph Riley 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 3
John Patrick Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
Maggie Mae Mitt Haynes 2011 Riley Family History, p. 31
Margaret Ellen McNamara 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 446
Marilyn Garland 2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
Nancy Stefka 2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 14
Opal Marie Sachtleben 2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
Robert Maurice Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
William Joseph Riley 2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 556
William Maurice Riley 2011 Riley Family History, p. 25

A life in dates

1880

The family is believed to be living in a log cabin in 1880, per Margie Stefka's statement that her father William Joseph Riley was born in a log cabin.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
late 1920's or early 1930's · Cabeza School

Margie recounts walking or riding a horse 3 1/2 miles to the Cabeza School each day, with Helen and Doris (John's older daughter), during the late 1920's or early 1930's.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
mid-1920's · Riley Ranch

Family photographs were taken at the Riley Ranch household showing George McNamara, Lizzie McNamara, Catherine Riley, Margaret Ellen "Maggie" Riley, John McNamara, Margie, Helen, JP, James, Will Riley, Pat Riley, Mitt Riley, and Annie McNamara.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
1923

Birth year given for Marjorie Mae Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
August 1923

Margie was born.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
12 August 1923 · near Runge, Texas

Marjorie Mae Riley born near Runge, Texas; fifth child born to Will and Mitt Riley, and the second girl.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
12 August 1923

Marjorie Mae "Margie" Riley was born, sister to Helen.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
1923

R Riley tells Margie that the year of the school picture, 1923, was the year Margie was born.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
1923

Birth of Marjorie Mae Riley

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 33
12 Aug 1923 · Runge, Texas, USA

Birth of Marjorie Mae Riley

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 535
12 Aug 1923

Birth of Marjorie Mae Riley

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
12 Aug 1923 · De Witt

Birth recorded in Texas Birth Index; certificate number 45618, roll number 1923_0013

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1110
August 12, 1923 · Runge

Birth of Marjorie R. Stefka

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 52
8/12/1923

Birth of Marjorie R. Stefka

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 53
1923

Margie Riley born.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 24
approximately 1924 and 1927

Margie is shown (in photographs) at approximately these times.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
about 1925

Photo taken of Mitt Riley with Maurice, Helen, and Margie in about 1925.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
1926 · Riley Ranch

A family photo probably taken around 1926, showing George McNamara, Margie, Helen, JP, James, and others; George and John McNamara are identified as Maggie Riley's brothers.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 18
circa 1927

A picture from a set kept by Helen (Riley) Warzecha shows Helen on the left and her sister Margie (Riley) Stefka on the right; Helen was born in 1921 and Margie in 1923, so the picture is probably taken in approximately 1927. Margie thought the picture might be the John McNamara household and that the lady on the left could be Annie Lee McNamara, but Margie could not verify that.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
1930 · Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas

Marge Riley, age 6, residing with family in Precinct 8

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1109
1930 · Precinct 8, Dewitt, Texas

Residence

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1108
April 23-24, 1930 · Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas

Household enumerated for the 1930 U.S. Federal Census by enumerator Harry J. Ewing

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1109
1930

Helen (9) and Margie (6) are now the last members born to the family, per the 1930 census.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
September 27th, 1934

William J. Riley died, survived by his widow Maggie Mae Riley and four children: John Oliver Riley, William Maurice Riley, Marjorie Mae Riley Stefka (and a fourth child not fully given on this page).

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 59
1934

Margie's father died in 1934, when Margie was eleven, Helen thirteen, and Maurice nineteen.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
1939 · Nordheim High School

Margie went to Nordheim High School to complete her senior year, since the Cabeza School did not have a complete high school program.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 22
about 1940 · Kingsville, Texas

Margie started college at Texas A&I at Kingsville, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
About Aug 1940 · Kingsville, Kleberg, Texas, USA

Started college at Texas A&I

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1108
9 Aug 1942

Marriage of Marjorie Mae RILEY and Frank George STEFKA

2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
8 Aug 1942

Marriage of Marjorie Mae Riley and Frank George Stefka

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1107
Dec. 16, 1942 · Karnes County, Texas

Partition deed executed dividing Margaret E. Riley's land among her natural heirs at law, joined by their spouses, and by Nora Riley and Maggie Mae Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 427
1942

Marjorie Mae Riley married Frank George Stefka

2011 Riley Family History, p. 36
1942

Marriage of Marjorie Mae Riley and Frank George Stefka

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 33
8 August 1942 · St. Anthony Catholic Church, Runge, Texas

Marjorie Mae Riley married Frank George Stefka at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Runge, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 30
8 August 1942 · Saint Anthony's Parish, Runge, Texas

Margie and Frank George Stefka were married at Saint Anthony's Parish.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
8 Aug 1942 · Karnes County, Texas, USA

Marriage of Marjorie Mae Riley and Frank George Stefka

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 535
8 August 1942 · St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Runge

Margie and Frank were married at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Runge, confirmed by Margie in response to R Riley's question.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
8 Aug 1942 · Karnes County, Texas, USA

Marriage of Frank George Stefka and Marjorie Mae Riley

2011 Riley Family History, p. 18
8 Aug 1942 · Karnes County, Texas, USA

Married in St. Anthony's Parish in Runge, Texas

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1108
16 Decenber, A.D. 1942

Witnesses signed the foregoing instrument.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 441
8 Aug 1942 · Karnes County, Texas, USA

Married in St. Anthony's Parish in Runge, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1111
16 December, 1942

Signing of witness/attorney-in-fact signature block for a deed involving Riley family members

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 433
About Sep 1942 · Cuero, De Witt, Texas, USA

Had an apartment in Cuero because her husband, Frank, was stationed at Foster AFB in Victoria

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1108
9 February 1943 · De Witt County, Texas

Frank G. Stefka and Marjorie Mae Stefka, his wife, personally appeared before E. A. Speckels, notary, and acknowledged execution of the foregoing instrument; Marjorie Mae Stefka was examined privily and apart from her husband and declared she willingly signed the instrument and did not wish to retract it.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 434
Feb. 12, 1943 · Karnes County, Texas

James E. Riley, a single man, conveyed a 99.1 acre tract of land to Marjorie Mae Stefka et al, recorded in Vol. 133, page 38-39 Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 485
13 Februarv, A.D. 1943 · County of Karnes, Texas

Frank G. Stefka and his wife Marjorie Mae Stefka personally appeared before the undersigned authority in Karnes County and acknowledged the instrument; Marjorie Mae Stefka was examined privily and apart from her husband and acknowledged the instrument as her act and deed, declaring she signed it willingly and did not wish to retract it.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 441
1944-02-20 · New York

Maurice writes a letter from New York to his mother Mitt Riley while preparing to be shipped to England ahead of the invasion of Europe; he asks about the family's status, mentions a job offer for John, and comments on Gus's corn planting.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 70
About 1946 · Temple, Bell, Texas, USA

After Frank got out of the military, they moved to Temple and opened a Lack's Store

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1108
1947

A picnic at Mitt Riley's place, described as 'Mitt Riley and family in 1947', attended by Margie, Maurice, Helen and Gus; R Riley says he doesn't know when it was but guesses it was back in the 1940s. During the same visit a photo was taken of Margie on a horse wearing a hat; that enlargement was later lost and never found.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 13
approximately 1947 · Riley farm, near Runge, Texas

Picnic with family in the pasture of the Riley farm near Runge, Texas; Margie was photographed on a horse the same day

2011 Riley Family History, p. 31
approximately 1952 · probably the home of Maurice and Opal in Port Lavaca, Texas

Mitt Riley and her children and some grandchildren got together for a mini-family reunion; pictures from the gathering are shown on this page.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 32
about 1952

Riley family get-together; photos taken of Margie with Mitt, Helen and her children, John and Margaret Riley, and Maurice and Opal Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 14
31 August 1957 · Karnes County, Texas

Instrument executed authorizing John P. Riley, administrator of the Estate of James E. Riley, to pay Minnie Arthur $1000.00 in cash from estate funds on deposit at the First National Bank of Nordheim, Texas, before division of the estate among the heirs at law, in full settlement of her claims for housekeeping services rendered to James E. Riley during his lifetime and as a beneficiary under any last will and testament of his; the signers agree John P. Riley shall not be liable for making the payment even if Minnie Arthur's claims are not valid.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 476
7 day of September A. D. 1957 · Victoria County, Texas

Marjorie Stefka and Frank Stefka subscribed and sworn before notary Mrs. Ruth Jarrell.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 477
October 10, 1957 · Karnes County, Texas

Minnie Arthur, a widow, executed a quitclaim deed releasing her right, title, interest, claim and demand in the property of the estate of James E. Riley, deceased, including the 713.4 acre First Tract, in favor of the estate of James E. Riley and John P. Riley, James M. Riley, John O. Riley, Maurice Riley, Helen Riley Warzecka and Margie Riley Stefka.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 481
October 22, 1957 · Karnes County, Texas

The quitclaim deed from Minnie Arthur was filed and recorded in Volume 254, page 535 of the Deed Records of Karnes County.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 481
the 10th day of October, 1957 · Karnes County, Texas

Minnie Arthur, a widow, released and quitclaimed all her right, title, interest and claim in the described land to the estate of James E. Riley, deceased, and to John P. Riley, James M. Riley, John O. Riley, Maurice Riley, Helen Riley Warzecka and Margie Riley Stefka, their heirs and assigns forever.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 485
17th day of March, 1958

Deadline set for named persons to appear and file written contest of the Final Account.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 466
3rd day of March, 1958

John P. Riley, as Administrator, mailed a copy of the Final Account and notice to appear and file written contest to John O. Riley, Maurice Riley, Helen Warzecha, Margie Stefka and James M. Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 466
10 day of March 1958

Margie Stefka's waiver affidavit subscribed and sworn on the stated date.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 463
1958 · Karnes County, Texas

Additional notice ordered to be given to John O. Riley, Maurice Riley, Helen Warzecha, Margie Stefka and James M. Riley by John P. Riley, Administrator, by mailing each a copy of the final report and citing them to appear and answer by written contest.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 474
1958-03-11

Partition of 714.2 acres of land among heirs, with payment and cancellation of debts among each other and other considerations, warranting the premises to the grantees against all claims.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 578
March 17, 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

Margie Stefka, as affiant, waives service of notice of the Final Account hearing in the estate of James E. Riley, set for March 17, 1958.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 463
11th day of March 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

Partition deed executed conveying and warranting the described 714.2 acres of land to John O. Riley, signed by the Riley family members and spouses, in consideration of partitioning the land and cancellation of debts among each other.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 660
11th day of March,1958 · Victoria County, Texas

Marjorie Mae Stefka appeared before notary P.F. Barton and acknowledged the foregoing instrument as her act and deed.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 580
2nd day of December A. D. 1958 · Karnes County, Texas

Karnes County Abstract Company certifies a Deed from Marjorie Mae Stefka et al. to James E. Riley as a true and correct copy, recorded in Volume 133, page 30 et seq. of the Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 445
1958-03-11 · Karnes County, Texas

Partition deed executed: John O. Riley, James M. Riley and wife Ruth Riley, John P. Riley and wife Fern Riley, William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley, Marjorie Mae Stefka and husband Frank Stefka, Helen Warzecha and husband August Warzecha, Jr., and Margaret Riley grant, release and confirm premises unto John O. Riley; document concerns partitioning of 714.2 acres of land.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 564
1968 · Runge, Texas

Riley family reunion held in Runge, Texas; group photograph taken outdoors near a vehicle with individual members labeled by arrows and name boxes.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1117
1968 · Runge, Texas

Family reunion at the Riley farm; group photographed standing and kneeling in front of a car.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 56
probably early 1970's

A photograph shows Helen with her brother, John Riley, and her sister, Margie Stefka; date not known but probably early 1970's, probably taken at a family get-together.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 23
1970's

Margie shown with her sister, Helen Warzecha, and her brother, John Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 14
1979

Marjorie (Riley) Stefka gave a speech at the dedication.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 278
November 18, 1979 · Cabeza

History presented by Mrs. Frank Stelka (Marjorie Riley) at the dedication of the Official Texas Historical Marker at Cabeza.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 282
16th day of ________, 1987

Instrument acknowledged before notary Eloise Duke.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 586
21st day of March, 1988 · Howard Addition to the Town of Runge, Karnes County, Texas

Grantors conveyed Lots Eleven (11) and Twelve (12), Block Two (2), Howard Addition to the Town of Runge, Karnes County, Texas, to Opal M. Phillips, Trustee, by Warranty Deed for Ten and No/100 Dollars and other valuable consideration.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 584
1992 · Victoria, TX

Residence

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1108
about 2008 · San Antonio

Margie and Helen are shown in a visit in San Antonio in about 2008.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
About 2009 · Cuero, De Witt, Texas, USA

Moved to Nursing Home in Cuero

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1108
5 Oct 2009 · San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA

Death of Marjorie Mae Riley

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 535
April, 2010

In a documentary conversation, Marjorie Mae (Riley) Stefka said that family stories indicate that John Joseph Riley was a grown man when he came from Ireland.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
2010

Interviews with Margie in 2010 were a valuable part of the Riley Family History document.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 51
24 May 2010

Second interview with Margie Stefka reviewing the Cabeza School pictures, in which she and R Riley identify children in the photos including Maurice Riley, Veda Butler, Katy Warzecha, Woodrow Johnson, and Dan Riley (identified by his cap down over his face/ducked head).

2011 Riley Family History, p. 9
2010

Interview conversations were held with Margie, revealing what she felt and experienced during her growing up years.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
April 2010

Interview held with Margie Stefka by R Riley, discussing the Riley Ranch and the Fortner family.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
24 May 2010

Interview conducted with Margie (Riley) Stefka, recalling life during the Great Depression after her father and brother died, and describing lonely winter days spent with Aunt Ollie and Uncle Butch (Henry and Ollie Bosworth)

2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
2010

Interview with Helen's sister Margie Riley/Stefka discussing the relationships among the Riley kids and cousins, including how Helen was regarded as "the boss."

2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
2010

R Riley conducted a conversation with Margie Stefka discussing the history of John Oliver Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 25
24 May 2010

Was interviewed, recalling the family's hardships after her father and brother died

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
24 May 2010

Interview with Margie Stefka in which she recalled the 1947 picnic and the photograph of her on a horse

2011 Riley Family History, p. 31
April 2010

Interviews with Margie (Riley) Stefka and Roro Duboise stated that the single and widowed members of the Riley and McNamara families lived together.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
April 2010

Interview held with Margie Stefka in April 2010 by R. Riley (Robert Maurice Riley).

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
2010

In a 2010 interview, Margie Stefka talked with R Riley about family entertainment including rodeos, family and neighbor gatherings, and dances.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
April 2010 · Ireland

In a conversation, Marjorie (Riley) Stefka said that when John Joseph Riley was ready to marry, he sent for his bride-to-be Margaret Ellen McNamara, said to have been born in Ireland; it was felt he knew her in Ireland and that her mother and two brothers came with her to the United States.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
April 2010

Margie Stefka was interviewed by R Riley in April 2010 about this time period, discussing the stillborn infant's burial and Margie bathing him as a child.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
April 2010

Story recounted by Margie Stefka (interview, April 2010): Maurice and another fellow were riding in a jeep to a destination; upon arrival they found 11 bullet holes in the jeep.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
2010

Margie (Riley) Stefka gave conversations about how she and Helen would walk or ride a horse to school, 3½ miles away.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
11/4/2015

Death of Marjorie R. Stefka

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 53
November 7, 2015 · St. Mary's Catholic Church

Rosary recited at 9:30 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM for Marjorie R. Stefka

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 52
2015

Margie Stefka passed away.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 3
4 November 2015

Marjorie Mae Stefka passed away.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 51
November 04, 2015 · Victoria

Death of Marjorie R. Stefka, age 92

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 52
7 November 2015 · Victoria, Texas

Memorial service held for Marjorie Mae Stefka.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 51
Undated

Margie stayed with the Civil Service for several years, about four years, after deciding she was not educated enough to be a teacher.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
Undated

R Riley notes he apparently misspelled Darryl's name; Sandra has three children—Russell, Jeffery, and Julie—confirmed by Margie.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
Undated · Karnes County and DeWitt County, Texas

120.7 acre tract (68 acres in Karnes County, 52.7 acres in DeWitt County, Texas) conveyed and confirmed to Helen Warzecha as her separate property and estate; warranty of title given by the other parties.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 656
Undated · Temple

After the war, they opened Lack's Store in Temple; Margie did not help because she was pregnant with Darryl.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 30
Undated · Karnes County, Texas

Sixth: To John O. Riley is conveyed Tract A of the James E. Riley Estate subdivision, a 120.7-acre tract described by metes and bounds beginning at the Southwest corner of the James E. Riley 714.2 acres, warranted by James M. Riley and wife Ruth Riley, John P. Riley and wife Fern Riley, William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley, Marjorie Mae Stefka and husband Frank Stefka, Helen Warzecha and husband August Warzecha, Jr., and Margaret Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 577
Undated · Randolph Field, San Antonio

Offered a transfer to Randolph Field in San Antonio when the base was closing, but did not take it since Frank was getting out of the service.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 29
Undated · Karnes County, Texas

'Third' tract of land in Karnes County, Texas is set apart to Marjorie Mae Stefka, Helen Warzecha, John Oliver Riley and William Maurice Riley, who shall henceforth have, hold, possess and enjoy the land in severalty by themselves, their heirs and assigns, for their part, share, interest and proportion.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 430
Undated · Whispering Oaks Nursing Home in Cuero

Margie was living at Whispering Oaks Nursing Home in Cuero at the time of this interview.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 9
Undated · Nordheim

Margie and Opal were good friends during their senior year of high school and graduated at Nordheim.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
Undated · El Campo, Texas

Margie Stefka, of P. O. Box 823, El Campo, Texas, listed as a person entitled to receive the estate, above 21 years of age, having received no advancement from the estate.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 470
Undated · Temple

After Frank got out of the service, they went to Temple and opened a Lack's Store, associated with A. I. Lack in Houston, brother to the Lack in Victoria who had a big store.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
Undated

Margie Stefka recalled that Maurice was one of the best ropers and won money in the little pots at the rodeos, along with Edgar Lee.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 14
Undated · Cabeza

At a Cabeza reunion, Will Butler joked with Margie about never getting the hole in her head fixed, recalling the childhood horse-fall story.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
Undated · St. Anthony's church

Marjorie R. Slefka and her sister Helen were married in St. Anthony's church, per Marjorie R. Slefka's letter stating they are the only living descendants of the Riley family married there.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 372
Undated

Momma and Maurice came to check on the kids after the fall, and Mrs. Mekling told Momma that Helen and Doris were alright but Margie had a hole in her head.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 8
Undated

Marjorie Mae Riley is now married to Frank G. Stefka.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 60
Undated

Attended college for a year and a half, intending to return and finish to become a teacher, but stopped after meeting Frank

2011 Riley Family History, p. 28
Undated · Nordheim Hall, Garfield, Gruenau, Weesatche

Dances were held at Nordheim Hall, Garfield, Gruenau, and Weesatche; Garfield and Gruenau were considered the leading ones with the best bands.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
Undated · Cabeza reunion

At a Cabeza reunion, Will Butler recalled the horse-fall story and joked with Margie that she never got the hole fixed.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 8
Undated

Helen and Margie's father died; Helen was thirteen years old at the time and Margie was two and one-half years younger.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
Undated

Margie talks about the children having to walk or ride a horse to school, which was 3 or 4 miles from home.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
Undated · Victoria County, Texas

Marjorie Mae Stefka acknowledged the instrument before an undersigned authority in Victoria County, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 661
Undated

Margie and Frank George were married; after marrying, Margie maintained a close relationship with her mother and family.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 13
Undated · Karnes County; DeWitt County, Texas

Metes-and-bounds description of Tract C boundary (final call), containing 110.7 acres (92.40 acres in Karnes County and 18.3 acres in DeWitt County), including the house, granted to John P. Riley by warranty from other Riley family members.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 561
Undated · Cabeza, Texas

Margie Stefka talked about walking or riding a horse to school on a regular basis.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 43
Undated · Karnes County, Texas

The named heirs at law partitioned the 714.2-acre tract of the James E. Riley Estate among themselves.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 558
Undated · St. Mary's Catholic Church

Marjorie R. Stefka was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and an active member of the Catholic Daughters, receiving her 60 year pin

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 52
Undated · Cabeza

The Riley children rode horses to school in Cabeza, where Helen received the first eleven years of her education.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 25
Undated

Described as the youngest of the children by R Riley

2011 Riley Family History, p. 28
Undated

In the summertime the family made home-made ice cream when they took a bale of cotton into town and brought back a piece of ice; Grandpa would get his bowl of ice cream and sit by the stove to eat it.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
Undated

Birth record for Marjorie Mae Riley, daughter of William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mae Haynes; the record spells her name "Margorie May Riley", the father's name as "William John Riley", and the mother's maiden name as "Maggie May Riley".

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 51
Undated · Kingsville

Margie entered college in Kingsville, at what was then Texas A&I (Arts and Industries), now A&M.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
Undated · Cabeza

William Joseph Riley took an active role in community activities and was president of the Cabeza school and the PTA, taking time from running a ranch to help; according to Margie Stefka he was very proud of his family.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
Undated · Foster Field

Took an Air Force job at Foster Field during World War II.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 29
Undated · Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Victoria

Marjorie Mae Stefka is buried beside her husband in the Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Victoria.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 51
Undated

Margie Stefka said her father, William Joseph Riley, was born in a log cabin.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 14
Undated

Photo of William J Riley with Margie on his lap, and Annie Lee McNamara in the back seat of the car.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
Undated · Cabeza, Texas

Margie (Riley) Stefka, John Joseph Riley's granddaughter, provided insight into his life via a report documented for the community of Cabeza, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
Undated · Karnes County and DeWitt County, Texas

Grant, release and confirmation of a 120.7 acre tract (metes and bounds described) unto Marjorie Mae Stefka as her separate property and estate, warranted by the grantors against all claims.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 655
Undated

Margie Stefka recounts a family story about how John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara are believed to have met and married, that Margaret Ellen was fifteen when they married, and that when she came over she brought her mother (Grandma Mac) and her two sons John and George.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 31
Undated

Families, including babies put to sleep on blankets under the benches, attended dances together at stadium-type halls.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
Undated

Marjorie Mae Stefka was the last living grandchild of John Riley and Maggie Riley, and the last living child of William Riley and Mitt Riley.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 51
Undated

Dances were held in Nordheim, Gruenau, and Garfield that Margie, Maurice, Opal and others attended.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
Undated · Nordheim

Stayed with the family of Lou Belle Caston, a teacher from Cabeza, in Nordheim during the week in her final year of school, going home on weekends

2011 Riley Family History, p. 28
Undated

Family story told by Margie Stefka: "John Riley sent for his wife and her mother came with her."

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 34
Undated

Margie and Frank had waited four years to have their child; Margie was pregnant with Darryl around the time Lack's Store opened.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
Undated

Turkeys were one of the family's main money crops, though coyotes would get in and wipe them out; the turkeys had to be herded in close to dark.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
Undated

Margie Stefka said that former students held an annual reunion in the area and that she used to attend.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 44
Undated

Margie Stefka was interviewed (by R Riley) and asked about John Oliver Riley; she said he was like an uncle to her, that she and Helen were both closer with his daughters than with him, described the Fortner family's closeness to her parents, Grandpa Fortner coming to live with her family upon retiring instead of living with his son, and noted turkeys as one of their main money crops.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
Undated

In the summertime the family made home-made ice cream; when they took a bale of cotton into town they would bring back a big piece of ice. Grandpa Fortner would get his bowl of ice cream and sit by the stove to eat it.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
Undated · Victoria

Margie and Frank lived in Victoria for a good part of their marriage.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
Undated

Interview excerpt with Margie Stefka describing childhood responsibilities: Margie did the milking because Helen could not milk a cow well, while Helen helped Momma with cooking; Margie considered herself Maurice's assistant.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
Undated · Cabeza School

Helen and Margie continue with their education at Cabeza School.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 20
Undated

Marjorie R. Stefka retired after 35 years from the South Texas Cotton and Grain Association

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 52
Undated

Helen was described as the boss of the Riley kids; she would style Margie's hair on Saturdays if Margie cleaned certain rooms first.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
Undated

During a big rain, Momma and Maurice were in town (for groceries), so Grandpa Fortner, Helen, and Margie had to get the turkeys in themselves; they succeeded.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
Undated · Nordheim

Margie Stefka and Opal were good friends during their senior year of high school and graduated at Nordheim.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 21
Undated

Opal received a scholarship upon graduation; the principal or superintendent suggested she give it to Margie since Margie would not use it, but Opal's father, Mr. Sachleben, said Opal might decide to use it, so they kept the scholarship, which was never used.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
Undated · St. Anthony's church

Marjorie R. Slefka and her sister Helen were baptized in St. Anthony's church, per Marjorie R. Slefka's letter stating they are the only living descendants of the Riley family baptized there.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 372
8 -12 · DeWitt

Certificate number 45618 (index listing)

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1110
Undated · Runge

In an interview, Margie Stefka said she thought George wanted to open a theatre in Runge, but she wasn't sure; she said he was a very likeable young man from what her family said about him.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 9
Undated · Karnes County, Texas

Description of a 99.1-acre tract of land (partly out of the Caudrilla Irrigation Co. survey Abstract No. 306, the W. J. McKinney Survey, and the Robert Kleberg original survey), plus Lot No. 9 Block No. 2, Howard Addition, town of Runge, and Lot No. 1, Block No. 17, town of Helena, granted, released and confirmed to Marjorie Mae Stefka, Helen Warzecha, John Oliver Riley and William Maurice Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 431
Undated

Grandpa (Joe) joked that he could hear old Mitt saying Margie and Grandpa (Joe) and Helen were forgetting all about the turkeys.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
Undated

The application states James E. Riley was never married, had no children, and was not survived by father, mother, brothers, or sisters, as they had all died prior to his death; he was survived by four nephews and two nieces.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 450
Undated

Margie was born after Helen.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 25
Undated · Karnes County and DeWitt County, Texas

James M. Riley and wife Ruth Riley, William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley, Marjorie Mae Stefka and husband Frank Stefka, Helen Warzecha and husband August Warzecha Jr., John O. Riley and wife Margaret Riley and Fern Riley grant, release and confirm to John P. Riley a described tract (110.7 acres, 92.40 acres in Karnes County and 18.3 acres in DeWitt County, Texas), and bind themselves to warrant and defend the premises to John P. Riley, his heirs and assigns.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 657
Undated · Foster Field

Margie went to work at Foster Field in the Supply Section; Frank's job was to keep an eye on the pilots.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
Undated · Cabeza School, Cabeza, Texas

Two class pictures from Cabeza School are discussed; Margie Stefka identified Katy Warzecha, Gus's sister, as one of the girls in one class picture. Both pictures include Maurice Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
Undated · Lindenau

Margie taught at Lindenau the second year.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
Undated

Helen would set Margie's hair on Saturdays if Margie promised to clean certain rooms of the house first.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
Undated

In the partition/division of the Margaret E. Riley Estate, Tract "A" was set aside to James E. Riley, Tract "B" was set aside to Catherine Riley, and Tract "C" was set aside to Marjorie Mae Stefka, Helen Warzecha, John Oliver Riley and William Maurice Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 446
Undated · Kingsville

Entered college at Texas A&I (now A&M) in Kingsville around age 16 almost 17, as an Elementary Education major.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 29
Undated

Opal would visit Margie on weekends, and that is how Opal met Maurice.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
Undated · Karnes County / DeWitt County, Texas

James M. Riley and wife Ruth Riley, John P. Riley and wife Fern Riley, Marjorie Mae Stefka and husband Frank Stefka, Helen Warzecka and husband August Warzecha, Jr., John O. Riley and wife Margaret Riley, and Opal Riley grant, release and confirm to William Maurice Riley a described tract, and bind themselves to warrant and defend the premises to him, his heirs and assigns.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 563
Undated · Victoria County, Texas

Notarial acknowledgment in the County of Victoria of an instrument signed by Marjorie Mae Stefka, wife of Frank Stefka

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 565
Undated · Nordheim High School

Margie Stefka finished her high school at Nordheim High School, where she met Opal Sachtleben and became best friends with her.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
Undated · Runge, Texas

Photo caption: Helen and Gus at a picnic with Mitt, Maurice and Margie at her mother's place in Runge, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 21
Undated

Their father died when Helen was thirteen and Margie was two and a half years younger.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 24
Undated

Doris, William Butler's daughter, was two years younger than Margie.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 26
Undated

As children, Margie, Peggy, Doris, and Marilyn played with paper dolls, sometimes in Dan's room, which annoyed Dan.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
Undated · Resurrection Cemetery

Interment of Marjorie R. Stefka in Resurrection Cemetery

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 52
Undated · Foster Field

Margie's college was interrupted by meeting Frank Stefka and by WWII; she took an Air Force job at Foster Field, where Frank was stationed.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
Undated

The children rode two horses to school from the Riley place, having to open three gates to reach the main road; Peggy and Johnny rode one horse, Helen, Margie, and Doris rode the other.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
Undated

Married Frank; took one course after they were married

2011 Riley Family History, p. 28
Undated

Other parties grant, release and confirm unto Helen Warzecha the described premises as her separate property and estate, and bind themselves to warrant and forever defend the premises unto Helen Warzecha, her heirs and assigns.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 574
Undated · Cabeza

Margie attended school through the tenth grade at Cabeza (Cabeza High School), one of only two students (with Alice Dryer) in her class after graduating from Cabeza.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 8
Undated · Nordheim

Margie went to Nordheim (High School) to finish school while Alice Dryer went to Yorktown (High School); this was the first time the two did not play ball together and instead competed against each other.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 8
Undated

Marjorie Mae Stefka was assigned Tract F of the James E. Riley Estate subdivision as her separate property.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 558
Undated · the ranch

Margie Stefka said the Butler and Riley families were just about inseparable, that John and William Butler were like brothers, and that John came back to retire at the ranch after he retired from work; not long after, William died, which upset John, who had counted on going hunting and fishing with him.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
Undated · Karnes County and DeWitt County, Texas

Partition deed dividing 714.2 acres of land among the heirs at law; Marjorie Mae Stefka receives Tract F of the James E. Riley Estate subdivision, a 120.7-acre tract (60.31 acres in Karnes County and 60.39 acres in DeWitt County, Texas) as her separate property.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 573
Undated · Nordheim High School

Margie and Opal Sachleben became very good friends while Margie was a senior in high school.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 22
Undated

Five children born of the marriage of William J. Riley and Maggie Mae Riley: John Oliver Riley, Daniel Riley, William Maurice Riley, Marjorie Mae Riley, and Helen Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 60
Undated · Nordheim Hall

Families attended dances together, with babies put to sleep on blankets under the benches in stadium-type dance halls.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 8
Undated · Nordheim

Margie graduated from Nordheim High School even though she had gone through the tenth grade at Cabeza.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 8
Undated

Margie and Frank were married for about 42 years until his death at the age of almost 70.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
Undated

Olivia Tieken visited Margie and mentioned she never misses the Cabeza Reunions; Margie used to attend every year but has not gone in several years.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
Undated · Karnes County and DeWitt County, Texas

Grant of 120.7 acres (68 acres in Karnes County, 52.7 acres in DeWitt County) as separate property and estate to Helen Warzecha, warranted by the other Riley/Stefka/Warzecha family members.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 560
Undated · Cabeza

Margie taught one more year at Cabeza while Frank was stationed in Victoria at Foster Field, when they were first married.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 29
Undated

Margie Stefka gives a quote describing Mitt Riley as the hardest working woman she has ever known, who took over the ranching during the Depression years

2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
Undated · Cabeza

Olivia Tieken and Margie attended school together at Cabeza.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
Undated · Cabeza School

Margie, Helen, and Doris walked three and one-half miles (or rode horseback) each way to attend the Cabeza School

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
Undated · Karnes County, Texas

Net value of the estate ($29,348.55) was distributed in six equal 1/6 shares of $4,891.42 each to John P. Riley, James M. Riley, John O. Riley, Helen Riley Warzekka, W. M. Riley, and Margie Riley Stefka.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 461
Undated

Margie worked almost all of her life, until she was 76.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 29
Undated · Temple

After marrying, they lived in Temple for a while, when they were first married.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
Undated · Port Lavaca, Texas

In a conversation with Margie Stefka, Maurice was said to be living and working in Port Lavaca, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
Undated · Whispering Oaks Nursing Home, Cuero, Texas

Margie is living at the Whispering Oaks Nursing Home in Cuero, Texas, shown in a photo from about May 2010.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
Undated

Mitt, Helen and Margie had the rest of the house while Maurice and Ruby had the front bedroom.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
Undated

The children rode two horses to school, opening three gates along the way; Peggy and Johnny rode one horse while Margie, Doris and Marilyn rode the other.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
Undated

Margie recalled that the family was very poor ("as poor as church mice") but never went hungry, and that her mother sewed for Helen and Margie, with the girls sometimes wearing hand-me-downs from friends or relatives.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
Undated

Photograph of the school Margie attended, taken before she started school; Margie is not in the picture but it includes her brothers Maurice and Dan (Dan's face cannot be seen because he ducked his head)

2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
October · Nordheim

A reunion of about 40 people is held annually in October in Nordheim at a building owned by the club women; it used to be held every two years.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
Undated · Foster Field

After teaching, Margie went to work for the Air Force at Foster Field.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
Undated · in front of the Mekling house

Girth wasn't tightened enough on the mare; Helen made the mare run, they went around a curve in front of the Mekling house and fell off the horse, and Margie was hurt ("a hole in her head").

2011 Riley Family History, p. 8
Undated

Photo of Helen and Margie in the car, with perhaps their parents.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
Undated

Bequeathed one-eighth (1/8) of the residue of the estate to niece Margie Riley Stefka.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 452
Undated · near the Mekling house

While riding a mare at a run with a loosely tightened saddle girth, Helen, Doris, and Margie fell off the horse near the Mekling house; Mrs. Mekling reported that 'Margie has a hole in her head'

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
Undated · Temple

After the war was over and after Frank got out of the service, the family opened a store in Temple, Lack's Store; Margie did not help because she was pregnant with Darryl.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
Undated · Victoria

Margie stayed with Civil Service about four years, then worked for Frank's insurance agency, then for South Texas Cotton and Grain Association, a lobbyist organization of farmers from 33 counties centered in Victoria, where she worked 35 years to the day until retirement.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 30
Undated

Margie worked for Frank's insurance agency for a long time, though the pay was not very good.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
Undated · DeWitt County

Wanted to go to college from infancy on; came in second for a Nordheim scholarship (Opal got the one scholarship), received a $50 or $75 scholarship from DeWitt County for outstanding students, and had the rest of the money borrowed by Maurice so she could attend

2011 Riley Family History, p. 28
Undated · Nordheim High School

Margie Riley is shown graduating from high school; her graduation was from Nordheim High School.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 20
Undated · Nordheim

During her final school year, Margie stayed with the family of Lou Belle Kasten (a teacher from Cabeza) in Nordheim during the week and went home on weekends.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 8
Undated

Riding one horse together, Helen made the mare run and, because the saddle girth had not been tightened enough, they fell off the horse in front of the Mekling house on a curve; Margie was injured ("a hole in her head") while Helen and Doris were not.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
Undated · Cabeza School

Margie, Helen and Doris walked three and one-half miles (or rode horseback) to attend the Cabeza School, during part of the Depression years.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
Undated

Opal received a scholarship upon graduation; the school principal or superintendent suggested she give it to Margie since Margie's grade point was close behind hers, but Opal's father, Mr. Sachleben, said Opal might decide to use it, so they kept the scholarship, and it was never used.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 22
Undated · Karnes County

A tract of land (tract number illegible, bordering the tract described in this deed on the northeast) was set aside to Marjorie Mae Stefka, Helen Warzecha, John Oliver Riley and William Maurice Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 432
Undated

Margie (Riley) Stefka told the story about Helen, Margie, and Doris sometimes going into Dan's room to play dolls, which irritated him because they got in his way

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 890
Undated

Margie describes doing the milking and helping with outside chores because her sister Helen was not good at milking; Maurice would call ahead to have Margie do the milking when he couldn't get home before dark.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 8
Undated · Victoria

Margie stayed in Victoria until her health began to deteriorate some.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
Undated

Margie recalls that their mother watched the news and kept up with everything Maurice was doing each day during the war; she was very close to Maurice, more so than to Margie or Helen.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 27
Undated · Karnes County

Grant, release and confirmation of Tract B (120.7 acres, 118.4 acres in Karnes County and 2.3 acres in DeWitt County) unto William Maurice Riley, warranted by the other named parties, their heirs, executors and administrators, against all claims.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 659
Undated

Warranty deed conveying premises with all rights, hereditaments and appurtenances to William Maurice Riley, his heirs and assigns forever, warranted by James M. Riley and wife Ruth Riley, John P. Riley and wife Fern Riley, Marjorie Mae Stefka and husband Frank Stefka, Helen Warzecha and husband August Warzecha, Jr., John O. Riley and wife, Margaret Riley and Opal Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 577
Undated · Victoria

Margie went to work for South Texas Cotton and Grain Association, a lobbyist organization of farmers from 33 counties centered in Victoria, and worked there 35 years to the day, retiring from there.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
Undated · Cabeza

Cabeza School class picture taken, believed to be from 1923.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
Undated · Karnes County and DeWitt County, Texas

In the partition deed dividing the Margaret E. Riley Estate, Tract "C" was set aside to Marjorie Mae Stefka, Helen Warzecha, John Oliver Riley and William Maurice Riely.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 482
Undated · Cabeza

Attended school in Cabeza through the tenth grade

2011 Riley Family History, p. 28
Undated

James E. Riley died leaving no living father or mother, brothers or sisters surviving him, but leaving named nieces and nephews as his only heirs at law, all above twenty-one years of age and legally qualified to execute a legal instrument in writing.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 572
Undated · Karnes County

James M. Riley receives as his separate property and estate the premises described, granted, released and confirmed by John P. Riley and wife Fern Riley, William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley, Marjorie Mae Stefka and husband Frank Stefka, Helen Warzecha and husband August Warzecha, Jr., John O. Riley and wife Margaret Riley, and Ruth Riley, who bind themselves to warrant and defend the premises to James M. Riley, his heirs and assigns.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 658
Undated · Karnes County and DeWitt County, Texas

The heirs at law of James E. Riley, each owning an equal undivided interest, agreed to partition the 714.2-acre estate land among themselves; Marjorie Mae Stefka was to receive Tract F of the James E. Riley Estate subdivision as her separate property.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 654
Undated · Kingsville

Margie entered college in Kingsville (now Texas A&M, then Texas A&I - Arts and Industries) at almost 17, as an Elementary Education Major though widely thought to be a Physical Education Major.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 9
Undated

His death certificate identifies that he had Chronic Bronchial Asthma, consistent with the story by Margie Stefka about his difficulties being able to work hard, though he apparently did very well in all areas of life he was involved in.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
Undated · Nordheim

After Cabeza, went to Nordheim (High School) rather than Yorktown (High School) like Alice Dryer, and graduated from Nordheim

2011 Riley Family History, p. 28
Undated · Cabeza School

Children attended school at the Cabeza School.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
Undated · Cabeza School

Doris, Helen, and Margie started Cabeza School and would either walk or ride a horse to school.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 24
Undated · Karnes County and DeWitt County, Texas

Metes-and-bounds description of a 120.7-acre tract (60.31 acres in Karnes County and 60.39 acres in DeWitt County, Texas) conveyed as separate property and estate to Marjorie Mae Stefka, as part of the James E. Riley Estate Subdivision partition.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 559
Undated

Maurice became a father figure to his younger sisters, Helen and Margie, who talked about how much he meant to them.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
Undated · Temple

After Frank got out of the service, they went to Temple and opened a Lack's Store, associated with A. I. Lack in Houston.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 29
Undated · Foster Field

Margie worked for the Air Force at Foster Field in the Supply Section.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 30
Undated · Cabeza

Margie taught one more year at Cabeza after marrying, having started teaching there; she and Frank had an apartment in Cuero.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
Undated

Grant, release and confirmation of separate property and estate premises unto James M. Riley by John P. Riley and wife Fern Riley, William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley, Marjorie Mae Stefka and husband Frank Stefka, Helen Warzecha and husband August Warzecha, Jr., John O. Riley and wife Margaret Riley and Ruth Riley, who bind themselves to warrant and defend the premises unto James M. Riley, his heirs and assigns.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 562
Undated · Cabeza

Margie said that Cabeza only had 10 grades of classes and that it was necessary to go elsewhere to complete high school; only 11 grades were required to graduate at that time.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
Undated

Opal was awarded a scholarship upon graduation; the school's principal/superintendent suggested she give it to Margie since Margie would not use it, but Opal's father, Mr. Sachleben, said Opal might decide to use it, so they kept the scholarship, and it was never used.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 9
Undated · Mr. John Butler's place

Mr. John Butler held rodeos at his place; he cooked stew and the ladies brought dishes before roping and riding started.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
Undated

Margie taught at Cabeza for one year, then at Lindenau the second year.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 30
Undated · Karnes County, DeWitt County, Texas

Tract B of the James E. Riley Estate subdivision (110.7 acres, including 92.40 acres in Karnes County and 18.3 acres in DeWitt County, Texas, and including the house) partitioned and conveyed to John P. Riley, with title warranted and defended by James M. Riley and wife Ruth Riley, William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley, Marjorie Mae Stefka and husband Frank Stefka, Helen Warzecha and husband August Warzecha, Jr., John O. Riley and wife Margaret Riley, and Fern Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 575
Undated

A big rain came up while Momma and Maurice (William Maurice Riley) were in town for groceries; Grandpa, Helen, and the narrator (Margie) had to herd the turkeys in before dark.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

The documents

census · 1930

FIFTEENTH CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES: 1930 POPULATION SCHEDULE

Scanned 1930 U.S. Federal Census Population Schedule page, Enumeration District 62-23, Sheet No. 10A, DeWitt County, Texas, showing household listings including the Riley family with columns for name, relation, home data, personal description, place of birth, and occupation.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 897
census · 1930

1930 United States Federal Census

1930 United States Federal Census entry for Marjorie Mae Riley (Marge Riley), age 6, daughter of William J Riley and Maggie Riley, Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1109
census · 1930

Fifteenth Census of the United States: 1930, Population Schedule

Scanned 1930 U.S. Federal Census population schedule page (Sheet 10A, Enumeration District 62-23, Precinct 8, DeWitt County, Texas) listing multiple households, including the Riley family household of John O Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1109
census · 1930

1930 U.S. Census

Records William and Mitt Riley owning their home in Precinct 8 of DeWitt County; William listed as Farmer, Dan (21) as laborer, Maurice (15) as cropper, Helen (9) and Margie (6) as the youngest children; also records John Riley, married to Margaret Holland, renting a house nearby.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
census · 1930-04-23

1930 census - William J Riley household

Household of William J Riley, DeWitt County, Precinct 8, Supervisor District 62-23, Enumeration District 23.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140
certificate · August 12, 1923

Certificate of Birth for Marjorie Mae Riley, No. 3148

Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics Certificate of Birth, County of Karnes, City/Precinct Runge. Lists father William Joseph Riley (age 46, Texas, farming/agricultural, residence Runge, Texas) and mother Maggie Mae Haynes (age 40, Texas, housewife, residence Runge, Texas). Female, 5th child, legitimate: Yes, date of birth August 12th, 1923. Number of children born to this mother including this birth: Five; number now living: Four. Signed by physician Dr. H. Rushing, born alive at 1 P.M. Includes Medical Attendant's Affidavit sworn before a notary in Karnes County on 15 August 1942 (sic), and a court order/filing certification signed by the County Judge dated January 24th, 1944, Karnes County.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
certificate · March 1958

Scanned typed legal document containing three notarial acknowledgments (Karnes and Victoria counties, Texas) dated March 1958, with faint ghosted text from an adjacent page showing through, notarized by Pryor L. Hammack.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 661
certificate

Birth record of Marjorie Mae Riley

Birth record for Marjorie Mae Riley (spelled "Margorie May Riley"), daughter of William Joseph Riley (spelled "William John Riley") and Maggie Mae Haynes (maiden name spelled "Maggie May Riley"); properly belongs in Section 23 of the Riley Family History document.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 51
certificate · May 20, 1955

Affidavit of William Maurice Riley

Affidavit dated May 20, 1955, filed June 2, 1955, recorded Volume 233 page 416, Deed Records Karnes Co. Texas, sworn before a notary public in Calhoun County, Texas, regarding the heirship of Maggie Mae Riley and William J. Riley

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 552
certificate · 1943-02-09

Notary acknowledgments (Karnes County Abstract Company)

Typed legal document containing notary acknowledgments for a deed: Pryor L. Hammack's acknowledgment (12 Feb 1943); Maggie Mae Riley's acknowledgment as attorney in fact for William Maurice Riley before E. A. Speckels (9 Feb 1943); and Frank G. Stefka and Marjorie Mae Stefka's acknowledgment before E. A. Speckels (9 Feb 1943), from Karnes County Abstract Company, Karnes City, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 434
certificate · 2nd day of December A. D. 1958

Certification

Certification by Karnes County Abstract Company that the foregoing Deed from Marjorie Mae Stefka et al. to James E. Riley is a true and correct copy, recorded in Volume 133, page 30 et seq. of the Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 445
deed · 1988-03-21

Warranty Deed

Warranty Deed dated March 21, 1988, conveying Lots 11 and 12, Block 2, Howard Addition, Runge, Karnes County, Texas, from multiple grantors (heirs of the Riley/Clark family) to Opal M. Phillips, Trustee, bearing signatures of all grantors. Recorded at Vol 577 Page 554.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 584
deed · 1957-10-10

Scanned typed legal document: continuation of a deed/quitclaim from Minnie Arthur releasing her rights to land in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas, to heirs of James E. Riley, notarized in Goliad County, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 485
deed

Partition/warranty deed document describing metes-and-bounds land tracts (Tract C to John P. Riley, Tract D to James M. Riley) from the James E Riley Estate Subdivision, with warranty clauses among Riley family members; prepared/held by Karnes County Abstract Company, Karnes City, Texas; page bears handwritten annotation 'Slip Bundle #2' and a faint offset ghost image of the facing page.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 561
deed

Deed granting, releasing and confirming Tract B unto William Maurice Riley, with warranty against claims by the other named heirs.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 659
deed

Typed legal document page (deed/partition of James E. Riley estate) with faint bleed-through text visible from the reverse page, stamped 'Karnes County Abstract Company, Karnes City, Texas' and page number 217. Grants and confirms premises to James M. Riley as his separate property, and describes the Fifth conveyance to William Maurice Riley of Tract B by metes and bounds.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 658
deed

Typed legal deed/partition document page with metes-and-bounds land description dividing the James E. Riley Estate among heirs, granting a 120.7-acre tract to Marjorie Mae Stefka and describing the beginning of a tract conveyed to Helen Warzecha (Tract E); recorded via Karnes County Abstract Company, Karnes City, Texas, page 214.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 559
deed

Partition deed among heirs at law dividing 714.2 acres of land, assigning Marjorie Mae Stefka Tract F of the James E. Riley Estate subdivision (120.7 acres, described by metes and bounds) as her separate property.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 573
deed

Metes and bounds description and conveyance of a 120.7 acre tract (68 acres Karnes County, 52.7 acres DeWitt County) to Helen Warzecha as her separate property, with warranty by John P. Riley and wife Fern Riley, James M. Riley and wife Ruth Riley, William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley, Marjorie Mae Stefka and husband Frank Stefka, John O. Riley and wife Margaret Riley, and August Warzecha, Jr.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 656
deed

Metes-and-bounds deed conveying a 120.7 acre tract (60.31 acres Karnes County, 60.39 acres DeWitt County, Texas) to Marjorie Mae Stefka as her separate property, with warranty by John P. Riley and wife Fern Riley, James M. Riley and wife Ruth Riley, William Maurice Riley and wife Opal Riley, Helen Warzecha and husband August Warzecha, Jr., John O. Riley and wife Margaret Riley, and Frank Stefka.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 655
deed · 1942-12-16

Metes-and-bounds deed description (First and Second Tracts), Karnes County Abstract Company

Typed legal document page with metes-and-bounds descriptions of a First Tract (conveyed by Wm. Maurice Riley et al to James E. Riley, deed dated December 16, 1942, recorded Volume 133, page 30 et seq., Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas) and a Second Tract (Tract "B" set aside to Grantor in the partition of the Margaret E. Riley Estate), prepared by Karnes County Abstract Company, Karnes City, Texas; faint ghost text bleeds through from the reverse side of the page.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 482
deed · October 10, 1957

Quitclaim Deed

Quitclaim deed from Minnie Arthur to John P. Riley, James M. Riley, John O. Riley, Maurice Riley, Helen Riley Warzecka and Margie Riley Stefka, filed October 22, 1957, recorded Volume 254, page 535, Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas, transferring interest in the 713.4 acre estate of James E. Riley, deceased, including the First Tract described by metes and bounds.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 481
deed · Dec. 16, 1942

Partition Deed, Wm. Maurice Riley et al

Partition deed filed Feb. 15, 1943, recorded Volume 133, page 21, Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas, dividing the estate of Margaret E. Riley among her natural heirs at law.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 427
deed

Typewritten page from a partition deed among the heirs of James E. Riley, describing a metes-and-bounds tract and partitioning the estate land among named heirs, including the beginning of the tract description for Marjorie Mae Stefka's share.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 654
deed

Partition deed language describing metes-and-bounds boundaries of tracts of land in Karnes County, Texas, granting, releasing and confirming a 99.1-acre tract plus town lots to Marjorie Mae Stefka, Helen Warzecha, John Oliver Riley and William Maurice Riley, and setting aside Tract 'D' to John P. Riley and James M. Riley; page produced by Karnes County Abstract Company, Karnes City, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 431
deed

Typed legal deed/partition document page continuing metes-and-bounds land descriptions for the James E. Riley Estate subdivision among family members, conveying a tract to Helen Warzecha and Tract C to John P. Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 560
deed

Typed legal deed/estate division document describing land tracts, warranty clauses, and metes-and-bounds survey description for property division among Riley family members, with faint show-through text from the reverse page visible; prepared/held by Karnes County Abstract Company, Karnes City, Texas. Conveys Tract B (120.7 acres, 118.4 in Karnes County and 2.3 in DeWitt County) to William Maurice Riley, warranted by James M. Riley and wife Ruth Riley, John P. Riley and wife Fern Riley, Marjorie Mae Stefka and husband Frank Stefka, Helen Warzecka and husband August Warzecha, Jr., John O. Riley and wife Margaret Riley, and Opal Riley; and under item 'Sixth' conveys Tract A of the James E. Riley Estate subdivision (120.7 acres in Karnes County) to John O. Riley as his share of 714.2 acres.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 563
deed

Deed of partition dividing the James E. Riley Estate among heirs; page describes the Sixth tract conveyed to John O. Riley (Tract A, 120.7 acres) by metes and bounds in Karnes County, Texas, and the warranty clauses for both the William Maurice Riley and John O. Riley conveyances.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 577
deed

Typed legal document, part of a deed of partition among the heirs of the James E. Riley estate, describing land boundaries and dividing 714.2 acres among the named heirs; prepared by the Karnes County Abstract Company, Karnes City, Texas (F. 213).

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 558
deed · 1958-03-11

Partition deed granting, releasing and confirming premises unto John O. Riley, with warranty clauses among the Riley/Stefka/Warzecha family parties regarding the partitioning of 714.2 acres of land; includes notary acknowledgment of John P. Riley by Pryor L. Hammack, Notary Public, Karnes County, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 564
deed

Deed/partition document conveying and warranting property to James M. Riley, and partitioning Tract B of the James E. Riley estate to William Maurice Riley, described by metes and bounds; stamped 'F. 217' from Karnes County Abstract Company.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 562
deed · 1942-12-16

Scanned legal document page containing witness signature block and two notary acknowledgment clauses for a deed involving members of the Riley family, with faint mirrored text bleeding through from the reverse side of the page.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 433
deed

Riley Booklet #2 (handwritten annotation)

Typewritten page from a Riley family land deed/partition document giving metes-and-bounds tract descriptions, granting a tract to John P. Riley, and granting Tract D of the James E Riley Estate Subdivision to James M. Riley; includes a handwritten annotation and Karnes County Abstract Company footer, page 216.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 657
deed

Deed partitioning the 714.2-acre James E. Riley Estate among heirs, describing Tract B (conveyed to John P. Riley) and Tract D (conveyed to James M. Riley) by metes and bounds, with warranty and defense of title clauses.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 575
deed · 1958-03-11

Partition deed for 714.2 acres of land, including warranty clause defending premises to grantees against all claims; signed by twelve family members as grantors/heirs.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 578
deed · 11th day of March 1958

Partition deed among Riley family members conveying premises to John O. Riley, with mutual warranty covenants regarding partitioning of 714.2 acres and cancellation of debts, acknowledged before notary Pryor L. Hammack; processed by Karnes County Abstract Company, Karnes City, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 660
deed

Karnes County Abstract Company record

Partition/release deed describing multiple tracts of land in Karnes County and DeWitt County, Texas, including metes-and-bounds description of a tract, acreage breakdown across several surveys, conveyance to Catherine Riley, and a further tract set apart to Marjorie Mae Stefka, Helen Warzecha, John Oliver Riley and William Maurice Riley.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 430
deed

Partition/warranty deed among Riley family heirs, conveying Tract E of the James E. Riley Estate subdivision to Helen Warzecha and Tract C to John P. Riley, with mutual warranty clauses; multi-page document with faint bleed-through text from the reverse page.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 574
family_group_sheet

Family Tree

Family tree chart titled 'Marjorie Mae Riley and Frank George Stefka'

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1107
family_group_sheet

WILLIAM JOSEPH RILEY - Family Group Sheet

Family group sheet for William Joseph Riley and Maggie Mae "Mitt" Haynes listing their children

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 535
family_group_sheet

MARJORIE MAE RILEY - Family Group Sheet

Family Group Sheet for Marjorie Mae Riley and Frank George Stefka, listing parents, marriage, and three children.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1114
family_group_sheet

Descendants of: MARJORIE MAE and FRANK GEORGE STEFKA

Family group sheet/chart for descendants of Marjorie Mae Riley and Frank George Stefka, listing the couple with birth, marriage, and death details, photographs, and their three children (Frank Darryl, Sandra Kay, William Edward Stefka).

2011 Riley Family History, p. 18
letter · April 2010

Margie Stefka Interview

Excerpts from an interview with Margie (Riley) Stefka conducted by R Riley in April 2010, discussing Catherine Riley (Aunt Kate) and the Riley household.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
letter · 1944-02-20

Handwritten letter in cursive ink on aged, folded paper, dated Feb. 20, from Maurice to his mother (Mama/Mitt Riley), written from New York.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 70
letter

Letter from Marjorie R. Slefka to the church, giving the Riley family information on this page and stating that she and her sister Helen are the only living descendants of the Riley family baptized and married in St. Anthony's church.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 372
obituary

In Loving Memory - Marjorie R. Stefka

Obituary of Marjorie R. Stefka detailing her birth, death, family, church membership, career, survivors, and funeral arrangements

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 52
obituary · 8/12/1923 to 11/4/2015

In Memory - Marjorie R. Stefka

In Memory memorial/funeral card for Marjorie R. Stefka, including a photo, birth and death dates, a religious verse, and the funeral home's name and phone number.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 53
other

Excerpt from an interview with Margie Stefka conducted by R Riley regarding James M. Riley, discussing his character and the plane ride with Maurice.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 18
other

Final accounting/report of the estate representative listing debts and expenses paid, debts still owing (none), remaining estate property, and persons entitled to receive the estate.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 470
other

Interview with Margie Stefka discussing the Riley and Butler families.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
other

Oral history interview of Margie conducted by R Riley, with an additional excerpt from a later interview.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 22
other

Oral history interview transcript in which R Riley interviews Margie about the pronunciation of a surname and Maurice's courtship of Opal.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 23
other

Oral history conversation excerpts with Margie Riley Stefka, conducted in parts, discussing her schooling, her desire to attend college, and her marriage

2011 Riley Family History, p. 28
other

Interview with Margie Stefka in which she discusses John Oliver Riley and his daughter Doris, and John and Margaret's decision to leave the ranch around 1929-1930.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
other

Excerpt from an interview with Margie Stefka about community life and milking cows at the Riley's.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
other

Transcribed oral history/interview excerpt in which Darryl and Margie recall stories about Maurice, including a rattlesnake incident and Darryl being paid with a calf, with R Riley participating in the conversation.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
other

Recorded conversations with Margie Stefka and her son Darryl about Maurice and his trips to Runge.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
other · September 4, 1954

Affidavit

Affidavit by William E. Butler and Otto Faschenbauer regarding the family history, marriage, and heirs of William J. Riley and Maggie Mae Riley; filed April 30, 1955, recorded in the Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas, Volume 233 page 240.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 555
other · 1979

Marjorie (Riley) Stefka's dedication speech, describing the naming and history of Cabeza creek and the founding of the Cabeza community.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 278
other · 1953-12-14

Continuation of a typed affidavit regarding heirship of the Riley family, sworn before notary Constance Ball Terrell.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 60
other

An oral family story as told by Margie Stefka about John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 31
other · 1958-03-11

Typed legal document containing three notary acknowledgments (Victoria County and Karnes County, Texas) for Marjorie Mae Stefka, August Warzecha, Jr., and Helen Warzecha, dated March 11, 1958, with faint ghosting of text from the reverse/adjacent page showing through.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 580
other · 2010

Recorded conversations with Margie (Riley) Stefka about walking or riding to school.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
other · 1957-02-10

Typed legal document (deed/heirship recital) concerning the estate of James E. Riley, describing land in Karnes and DeWitt Counties, Texas, with faint bleed-through text from the reverse side visible behind it.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 572
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AFFIDAVIT

Typed affidavit page from James E. Riley regarding family heirship, dated December 14, 1953, sworn in Bexar County, filed December 17, 1953, recorded in Deed Records of Karnes County, Texas, Volume 220, page 597, prepared by Karnes County Abstract Company.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 59
other

Report on Cabeza, Texas

A report documented by Margie (Riley) Stefka providing insight into John Joseph Riley's life, referenced as included in more detail in Section 6.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
other · 1954-09-04

Typed legal affidavit page concerning the heirs at law of William J. Riley and Daniel O. Riley, deceased, signed by William E. Butler and Otto Faschenbauer, notarized by Lawrence Stirl, Notary Public for De Witt County, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 556
other · 16 Decenber, A.D. 1942

An instrument signed by William Maurice Riley (by attorney in fact Maggie Mae Riley), Helen Warzecha, August Warzecha Jr., Frank G. Stefka, John Oliver Riley, Margaret Riley, Opal Riley, and Marjorie Mae Stefka, later acknowledged before the Karnes County Abstract Company.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 441
other · 24 May 2010

Second interview with Margie Stefka

Transcript excerpt from the second interview with Margie Stefka (24 May 2010) reviewing the Cabeza School pictures.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 9
other · 1957

AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CLAIM

Agreement Authorizing Payment of Claim, containing multiple notary jurat clauses, filed with Karnes County Court on Oct. 22, 1957.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 477
other · 1957-08-31

Typed legal instrument regarding the Estate of James E. Riley, deceased (No. 2581), authorizing payment of $1000.00 to Minnie Arthur, with multiple signatures of heirs at law, prepared/held by Karnes County Abstract Company, Karnes City, Texas (F. 200).

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 476
other

Ancestry.com Records

Ancestry.com Records - documentation records incorporated into Ancestry.com, the family ancestry internet tool used to establish and research the Riley family heritage.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1104
other · 2010

A 2010 interview with Margie Stefka conducted by R Riley discussing family entertainment including rodeos, gatherings, and dances.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
other · 2010

2010 interview with Margie Riley/Stefka recounting childhood memories of the Riley family.

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other · 2010

Interview conversations held with Margie, which reveal what she felt and the things that were a part of her life during her growing up years, including a quoted remark about Helen being "the boss."

2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
other · 24 May 2010

Interview with Margie Stefka conducted 24 May 2010, excerpted on this page discussing a family picnic photograph from approximately 1947

2011 Riley Family History, p. 31
other · 24 May 2010

Interview with Margie (Riley) Stefka

2011 Riley Family History, p. 19
other

Conversations with Margie Stefka

Oral history conversations recounting stories about John Joseph Riley and Margaret McNamara.

2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 2
other · 2010

Discussion on John Oliver Riley

Excerpts from a conversation held with Margie Stefka discussing John Oliver Riley, including his marriage to Margaret Elizabeth Holland, their children, and the stillborn twins.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 25
other

Margie Stefka interview

Transcript excerpts of an interview with Margie Stefka (with R Riley participating) discussing the Riley family, the Riley Ranch, and hardships during the Depression.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
other · 1958-03-11

Scanned typed legal document containing notarial acknowledgments (State of Texas, Counties of Karnes and Victoria) for Fern Riley, Frank Stefka, and Marjorie Mae Stefka before notary public Pryor L. Hammack

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 565
other · 1903-1997

MARJORIE MAE RILEY - TEXAS BIRTH INDEX, 1903-1997

Typed table listing Texas birth index entries for surname Riley (and adjoining Riminez/Rincon/Riner entries), each with county, date code, and certificate number

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1110
other · March 10, 1958

WAIVER OF SERVICE OF NOTICE

Waiver of Service of Notice affidavit by Margie Stefka regarding the Final Account hearing in the estate of James E. Riley, No. 2581.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 463
other

Helen Stories - A Eulogy, Pages 2,3

Scanned two-page spread (pages 2 and 3) of the eulogy for Helen, covering her family history from childhood through widowhood, labeled 'Pages 2,3'.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 45
other · 24 May 2010

Interview with Margie (Riley) Stefka

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
other

Typed index strip reading 'Riley, Margorie May, Dewitt, 8-12, 45618' — an index card fragment matching the birth record

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1110
other

Interview with Margie Stefka discussing John Oliver Riley and the Fortner family.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 6
other

Oral history interview transcript in which R Riley interviews Margie about family dances and Helen.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 8
other

Interview transcript with Margie Stefka, conducted by R Riley, discussing hard times and family life.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 9
other

Oral history interview transcript between R Riley and Margie discussing her working life and marriage.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 15
other

Oral history interview/conversation with Margie (Stefka), conducted by R Riley, discussing her college years, marriage, and teaching career.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 12
other

An oral-history conversation/interview between R Riley and Margie, recorded and transcribed, discussing her husband's name and a remembered picnic.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 13
other

Oral history interview transcript excerpts with Margie Stefka, conducted/questioned by R Riley, recounting family life, the Fortner family, and hard times.

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other

Recorded/transcribed interview in which R Riley asks Margie about the deaths of her father and of Dan (Daniel O'Connell Riley), and about her relationship with her brother Maurice.

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other

Interview with Margie, conducted in part by R Riley, discussing rodeos hosted by Mr. John Butler and community dances at local halls.

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other

Oral history interview with Margie, including interjections by R Riley, recounting childhood memories of family life, school, and a horse-riding accident

2011 Riley Family History, p. 3
other

Document produced by Karnes County Abstract Company, Karnes City, Texas, with faint bleed-through text visible from the reverse page.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 656
other · 1987-1988

VOL 577 PAGE 556

Scanned notary acknowledgment page with multiple notary seals/stamps for a legal instrument, listing acknowledgments by Marjorie Riley Stefka, John Michael Clark, Doris Clark Parmer, Melanie Clark Andrews, W. C. Clark III, and Helen Riley Warzecha.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 586
other · April, 2010

A documentary conversation with Marjorie Mae (Riley) Stefka in April, 2010.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 2
other · April 2010

Excerpt from an interview held with Margie Stefka in April 2010 by R. Riley (Robert Maurice Riley), discussing walking/riding to Cabeza School.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
other · April 2010

Interview held with Margie Stefka in April 2010, in which she recounted a story Maurice told about a jeep with 11 bullet holes.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
other · April 2010

Interview between R Riley and Margie Stefka discussing the stillborn infant and Margie bathing Robert as a child.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 5
photograph

Portrait photo of an older woman with short curly hair and glasses, wearing a teal top and pearl necklace, seated with hands folded

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 52
photograph

Picture showing Margie Riley graduating from high school, from Nordheim High School.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 20
photograph · about 1925

Picture of Mitt Riley with Maurice, Helen, and Margie, about 1925.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
photograph · about 1952

Black-and-white group photo of eight people (four men and women standing, an older woman, and two women seated with a young child and a small boy) posed outdoors in front of a wooden farm fence, from the 1952 Riley family get-together.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 14
photograph

Family photos from the 1920s and 1930s showing the family around the Riley Ranch, including a photo probably taken around 1926 and others probably from the late 1920's or early 1930's.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 18
photograph · about May 2010

Elderly woman with white curly hair and glasses, wearing a purple leaf-patterned blouse, sitting in a wheelchair in a bedroom

2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
photograph

Picture of William J Riley with Margie on his lap and Annie Lee McNamara in the back seat of the car.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 7
photograph · mid-1920's

Family photographs from the mid-1920's showing family members at the Riley Ranch household.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 11
photograph · 1923

Cabeza School picture

A school photograph, believed to be from 1923, being reviewed by Margie and R Riley to identify classmates.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 10
photograph

Three women seated in a living room; a younger woman sits at left, and two elderly women sit together in the center/right, one in a wheelchair with a bandaged leg.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 40
photograph

Picture of the school Margie went to, taken before she started school; includes her brothers Maurice and Dan Riley

2011 Riley Family History, p. 4
photograph

Black and white photograph of a baby girl in a white dress sitting on an upholstered chair.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
photograph

Small black-and-white portrait photo, likely of Marjorie Mae Riley, placed at the start of the biographical paragraph

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1108
photograph

Portrait photograph of an older woman, head and shoulders, facing the camera.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1109
photograph · approximately 1952

Pictures from a mini-family reunion of Mitt Riley, her children, and some grandchildren, showing a back row (Margie Stefka, Maurice and Mitt and Maurice Riley, John & Margaret Riley, Mitt Riley, Margaret Riley, Maurice & Opal, John Riley) and a front row (Helen Warzecha, Marilyn Warzecha, Darryl Stefka), with a second set of similar back/front row photos.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 32
photograph

Sibling portraits

Portraits exist of siblings John, Dan, Helen and Margie, and of father William with John.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 1
photograph · circa 1927

A picture from a set kept by Helen (Riley) Warzecha showing Helen and her sister Margie (Riley) Stefka, probably taken about 1927.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 17
photograph · 1968

1968 Riley Family Reunion

Group photograph of the Riley family at a 1968 family reunion in Runge, Texas, with individual members labeled by arrows and name boxes; people are standing outdoors near a vehicle.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 1117
photograph · about 2008

Two elderly women seated together holding hands, one in a colorful geometric-print blouse and white pants, the other in a red embroidered dress with a bandaged leg

2011 Riley Family History, p. 16
photograph · 1970's

Color photo of three older adults (a woman in pink, a man in a white shirt, and a woman in a yellow floral-trimmed cardigan) standing together indoors, smiling for the camera, from the 1970's.

2011 Riley Family History, p. 14
photograph · 1968

Group photo of family members at a 1968 reunion at the Riley farm, standing and kneeling in front of a car, with labels identifying individuals connected by arrows: William Charles Clark I & II, Marilyn Clark, Margie Stefka, Opal Riley, Gus & Helen Warzecha, John Michael Clark, Tina Riley, Melisa Miller, Max & Marsha Miller, Buck & Doris Miller, John & Margaret Riley, Melanie Lee Clark, William Charles Clark. Previously included in section 16 of the Riley Family History document.

2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 56
probate · 1957

Report of Distribution, No. 2581

Typed probate court document: Report of Distribution for the Estate of James E. Riley, Karnes County, Texas, listing separate and community property values and distribution of the net estate ($29,348.55) to six beneficiaries (nephews and nieces).

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 461
probate · Mar. 12, 1958

Affidavit of Administrator, Estate of James E. Riley, Deceased, No. 2581

Sworn affidavit of John P. Riley, Administrator of the Estate of James E. Riley, deceased, filed in the County Court of Karnes County, Texas, cause No. 2581, stating that on 3 March 1958 he mailed copies of the Final Account and notice to John O. Riley, Maurice Riley, Helen Warzecha, Margie Stefka and James M. Riley; sworn before Notary Public Pryor L. Hammack on 11 March 1958; filed by Clerk T. H. Stewart via Deputy Elizabeth A. Swize.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 466
probate

Application for Letters of Administration, Estate of James E. Riley, Deceased

Application No. 2581 filed by John P. Riley in the County Court of Karnes County, Texas, seeking administration of the estate of James E. Riley, referencing Volume 36, page 527 of the Probate Minutes of Karnes County, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 450
probate · 1958

Probate court order/page setting requirements for an affidavit of publication and for additional notice by mail to named heirs regarding a final report, Karnes County, Texas.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 474
will

Typed page of a last will and testament, articles IV through VIII, bequeathing sums and estate residue to relatives and a housekeeper, and naming an executor.

2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 452

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